On September 5th the Library kicks off its 18th annual community read, On the Same Page, with “Speak No Evil” by Dr. Uzodinma Iweala. I would like to encourage everyone to give this powerful, award-winning novel a try. This novel covers so many timely issues, but I’d like to focus on one topic for this month’s reading challenge - the immigrant experience in America.

The Carver School Road Branch of the Forsyth County Public Library is one of the most innovative branches in the library system. It was conceived as a joint venture with Forsyth Technical Community College (FTCC) as a way to serve the educational needs of an underserved population in Forsyth County. It has grown into a dynamic branch with its own unique offerings to the community. Day cares and schools are within walking distance of this campus setting.